SECTION 730:20-3-2. Selection process for right-of way improvement removal contracts below $50,000.00

(a)   Unless otherwise noted, upon approval of the request to contract for services for contracts not exceeding Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) , the contractor selection process shall proceed according to one of the following selection methods:

(1)   A Competitive Proposal (Quote Solicitation and Bid Tabulation) determines pre-qualified service providers capable of performing right-of-way contracts. Upon tabulation of responsive bid proposals for a contracted project, the lowest responsible bid will be selected. Responsible bids are determined to be those that are received in a timely manner, have all elements of the Request For Proposal (RFP) completed, and provide a full list of pre-qualified personnel intended to be used to perform the work described in the scope of services. RFP's that do not identify personnel or that identify personnel that have not been pre-qualified to perform work for the Department of Transportation will be deemed as unresponsive.

(2)   Qualifications Based Selection (QBS). This selection process is intended to be utilized on large, complex projects when there is sufficient time available in the project development schedule.

(b)   Notice to Proceed should contain a reference to the portion of the contract relevant to liability insurance. If proof of liability insurance is not provided as stipulated, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may terminate the agreement.

(c)   Contracts shall be reviewed by the Chief of Legal Division as to form and legality.

[Source: Added at 29 Ok Reg 568, eff 5-11-12]